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Colorado’s Producer Responsibility Program for Statewide Recycling Act (House Bill 22-1355) requires covered producers to join a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO), and through the PRO, fund and manage the collection, processing, and recycling or composting for...

Trouble With the State By Stan Brown, Alameda Wholesale Nursery In the 1960’s, several Colorado Nurserymen’s Association (CNA) members were getting complaints from the state, who said we were practicing false advertising by advertising and selling...

GreenCO once again proved its influence under the gold dome this legislative session. Working closely with its lobbying team at Hicks & Associates, the coalition monitored dozens of bills and led targeted advocacy on...

Gratitude is the word that best describes the incredible support CHREF has received from the nursery and greenhouse community! This year’s Industry Celebration raised over $15,000 in support of CHREF’s mission to advance horticulture...

April 22, 2025 CNGA and GreenCO applaud passage of SB25-128 On Monday, the Colorado House passed SB25-128 with a 53-11 vote. The bill eliminates the "key service provider" language originally included in SB21-087 (Ag Workers’ Rights)....

Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as told by CNGA members. These memories reflect the deep roots...

Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as told by CNGA members. These memories reflect the deep roots...

On the Hunt: Foraging for Fruits through the Year Keith Williamson Sometime back in the 1990s, I started making some jams and jellies. I don’t remember what gave me the initial push to do so, but...

By Glenda Mostek GreenCO has been busy the past few weeks, hosting the Green Power luncheon and testifying in committee meetings, as well as following new bills being filed.  Thank you to CNGA members who contributed to the GreenCO fundraising effort to help pay for...

Welcome to Branches of the Past, an ongoing collection of short stories that highlight the history, camaraderie and memorable moments in CNGA history, as told by CNGA members. These memories reflect the deep roots...